Pit Bulls & Parolees: Season Eight Coming to Animal Planet

by Cindy McLennan, October 26, 2016

The eighth season of the Pit Bulls and Parolees TV show premieres on Animal Planet, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The reality series follows Tia Torres at her Villalobos Rescue Center, in New Orleans, LA. Because Torres is injured in the season debut, her family must step up to keep the center running.

The rescue tries to rehabilitate abused Pit Bulls who are frequently demonized as a dangerous breed. Torres staffs Villalobos with parolees, who also find a new lease on life, working with the dogs. Rasha Drachkovitch, Billy Cooper and Dave Luce executive produce for 44 Blue Productions. Lisa Lucas executive produces for Animal Planet.

Check out this Animal Planet press release for additional details.

TIA TORRES AND NEW ORLEANS’ VILLALOBOS RESCUE CENTER RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET NOVEMBER 12 at 9PM ET/PT FOR A NEW SEASON OF PIT BULLS & PAROLEES

For more than 20 years, Tia Torres has dedicated her life to running Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue center in the U.S. Torres offers a fresh start to more than 50 parolees who work for her as staffers and volunteers; together they attempt to give each pit bull at Villalobos Rescue Center a new lease on life to dogs which have been discarded, demonized and abused due to the reputation of their breed. In the never-ending battle to save man and man’s best friend, the bond between Tia and her family is closer than ever. PIT BULLS & PAROLEES returns for an all new season on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 PM ET/PT.

In the season premiere, Tia suffers a devastating injury that requires her children to step up to keep Villalobos running, and her family’s strength is tested in a way it’s never been before. For the first time, Tia’s kids are forced to manage the parolees, rescues and adoptions on their own.

Throughout the season, the rescues featured are more crucial than ever. Viewers will see first-hand the terrible devastation of the Louisiana floods and how Tia and her family go through incredible lengths to provide relief and assistance with the overall goal of reuniting families and their pets. Audiences will learn more about the parolees and follow their journey as they develop relationships with Tia, her family and the dogs of Villalobos. For Tia, each new day brings happiness or heartbreak – and sometimes, both.

PIT BULLS & PAROLEES is produced for Animal Planet by 44 Blue Productions and Rive Gauche Television. Rasha Drachkovitch, Billy Cooper and Dave Luce are the executive producers for 44 Blue Productions. For Animal Planet, Lisa Lucas is the executive producer and Patrick Keegan is the producer.

What do you think? Are you a fan of the Pit Bulls & Parolees TV series? Will you check out the eighth season on Animal Planet? Let us know, below.

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To say I love this show is an understatement.. I have utmost respect for Tia and her offspring as well as for the parolees who work for them. I volunteer at the local animal shelter so I know about the love and pain involved..

I’ve just discovered this heart wrenching show. I tape all available episodes and wish there were more. I find it educational and entertaining. Cudos to Tia, her kids, and the devoted staff. Wish I lived closer so I could volunteer. Thank you for being a dog advocate.

Hi Tia, I have watched the show for as long so it has been airing , but now I have a situation. I found a four week female pitbull puppy, and thanks to some guidance from a vet have kept her Healthy. but I can’t keep her . I’m out of town alot on business I’m a Make-up Artist. I would trust a few with Diamond,she is snow white ,brown circle around her eye and beautiful SkyBlue eyes that change to grey @ night. I love her and really want to keep her. But since U are so Far away… Read more »

My family and I have been watching Pitt Bulls & Parolees since the beginning, and now all of our family and friends watch it! We all absolutely love it! It’s one of the very best shows on TV/Cable TV!! We always say that we can’t wait the next season!! Thank you Tia, and your family, friends, and the Parolees for saving the dogs and parolees, and saving the future pet parents!!

Love the show. It gave me a different understanding of the breed from the very first episode. I have been a fan ever since. I hope they continue the very important work that they do as they have opened many eyes.